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The Story of Irish Rugby

Gerard Siggins author Graham Corcoran illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd

Published:7th Oct '24

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From the bestselling author of the Rugby Spirit series

With rugby more popular in Ireland than ever before, sportswriter Gerard Siggins celebrates the sport as he charts its success across the country and beyond.

From its origins and early history to club games and the international stage, this lavishly illustrated book includes everything you could possibly want to know about Irish rugby and more.

  • Rules and history of the game
  • The four provinces
  • Unforgettable matches and tournaments
  • Legendary players
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well-researched, punchily written and stunningly illustrated … accurate, celebratory, impartial and knowledgeable … will be treasured by all rugby fans, new and old

-- Children's Books Ireland’s Annual Reading Guide 2024

Ideal for any young rugby fan, Ger Siggins’ text is knowledgeable but accessible, and chronicles lots of interesting facts about the history of rugby in this country, and Graham Corcoran’s colourful illustrations make the words come alive

-- Irish Indepen

ISBN: 9781788494564

Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm x 12mm

Weight: 557g

48 pages